Ann Rupard Abney
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Ann Rupard Abney, 75, wife of Carl W. Abney for over 56 years, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Johnnie Marie Rupard, and her son, Paul Courtney Abney. Ann was a successful artist designer whose designs were published on the cover of multiple art magazines the world over. She sold her pieces domestically and internationally, the furthest being shipped to New Zealand.
Ann was a dedicated and loving mother and "the truest friend you ever had" She will be missed dearly by her husband, Carl, and son, Nicholas Oliver (Angel) Abney. Ann is also survived by brothers and sister, Paul Benjey (Tennie) Rupard, Jack Oliver Rupard, and Velvet Marie (Dallas) Barnett all of Winchester; grandchildren, Lacey (Kyle) Abney Robinson, Bill Abney, Savanah Abney, Alexis (Derek) Gay Markin, great-granddaughter Kylie Robinson and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be conducted Thursday, December 30 at 2:00 pm with visitation for friends and family beginning at noon on the day of the service. Burial will take place at the Winchester Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to suggest contributions to the Lexington Rescue Mission, 444 Glenn Arvin Ave., Lexington, KY 40508.
Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home is in charge of services.